Registering to Vote

Before you can vote, you must register. In Minnesota, you may pre-register by 5 p.m. on the 21st day before Election Day or on Election Day at your polling place. To be eligible to register and vote in Minnesota you must:

be at least 18 years old on Election Day

be a citizen of the United States

have resided in Minnesota for 20 days immediately preceding Election Day

have finished with all parts of any felony sentence

not be under court-ordered guardianship where a court has revoked your voting rights

Registering to Vote on Election Day

If you do not pre-register to vote, you can still register or update your registration on Election Day as long as you can provide proof of residence. You must provide one of the following proofs of residence when registering to vote on Election Day:

A valid Minnesota driver’s license, Minnesota learner’s permit, Minnesota ID card, or receipt for any of these

A valid student ID card including your photo, if your college has provided a student housing list to election officials